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1 Check what you bought! SL SeaLife 2.1mp digital camera SL Camera carry case and strap SL113 - SeaLife Dive-Easy underwater housing - with wrist strap attached SL CD includes Camera Driver, MGI Photosuite & Instruction Manual SL250 - Care Kit contains O-ring cleaning brush, lens cleaning cloth and Moisture Muncher Warranty Registration Card or register warranty online at anti-fog desiccant SL Flash deflector Allows the DC250 to work with your SeaLife SL Video Cable SL USB Cable External Flash"

2 ReefMaster DIGITAL Quick Guide Inner Camera Shutter Button Viewfinder Self Timer Indicator Light Flash Indicator Light: Green = Camera Ready Green Blinking = Processing Image Red Blinking = Charging Flash " Menu Button Power Button Mode Dial: Record, Review, Movie, Set-Up Menu Battery Cover and SD Memory Card Slot LCD Color Monitor Connections: To PC - USB DC-In from 110/220V transformer Up Connection: Video/TV Sliding Lens Cover Lens Clean with cotton swab and lens cleaner Close-Up Land: (25-75cm) Sea: N/A (use macro lens) Standard Focus Land: 30 - (75cm - ) Sea: 24 - (60cm - ) Program Icons: LAND icon SEA icon EXT FLASH icon LCD Monitor ON/OFF Quick Review (Push for 3 seconds) Menu Navigation Button Easily Navigate through menu (see inset) Enter Left Self Timer $ Right " # % Delete Down Shutter Button Record images and Delete Images when Prompted LCD Status Display Select Flash Select Resolution and Quality Level Camera Serial # Tripod Mount Mode Dial RECORD mode PLAYBACK mode (review) Strap Holder MOVIE mode SET-UP menu

3 DC250 Camera Underwater Housing Removable Sportsfinder If the center appears as a circle, it is aiming at a point 4 feet/120cm from the lens. Rubber Armored Body Power Button Shutter Button Record images and Delete Images when Prompted Indicator Light Window Soft Rubber Grips Closing Latch Built-in Flash Window Lid Hinge LCD Monitor Window Monitor Frame Attach Sunshade to frame LCD Monitor ON/OFF (turn off to save power) Quick Review (Push for 3 seconds) Closing Latch Leak Detection Window Connector for Carry Srap Mount for External Flash(es) or Macro Wand Optical Glass Lens Port Docking Port for Snap-on Lenses Macro 3x, 8x, 16x and wide angle lenses. Housing Serial # (inside bottom)

4 ReefMaster DIGITAL Quick Guide Getting Started 1. Insert CD in your computer for Instruction Manual. Read MUST DO and WARNINGS. 2. Insert batteries. Buy SeaLife Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, 1800 mah or higher. 3. Insert SD memory card. 128mb card takes 175 hi-res pictures. (Memory card not included). 4. Slide open lens cover. 5. Push camera power ON button. 6. Turn mode dial to Set-Up. 7. Set Language and Time. 8. Turn mode dial to Record.

5 DC250 Camera Getting Started, cont. 9. Take a test picture. Push and hold shutter to take picture. 10. QuickView image will appear on LCD. 11. When DELETE THIS? appears on LCD, push the shutter button to DELETE picture. 12. Wait for green indicator light. When it s green, camera is ready to take picture. 13. Take a few more test pictures. 14. Push and hold the LCD button for 3 seconds to activate Quick Review. 15. The last picture will appear on LCD. Push LCD button for next picture. 16. Push and hold the LCD button for 3 seconds to exit Quick Review.

6 ReefMaster DIGITAL Quick Guide Taking underwater pictures 1. Turn Mode Dial to Set-Up. 2. Use right arrow NAV button to select SEA mode. Select FLASH only if using External Strobe. 3. Push OK NAV button to confirm selection. 4. Turn mode dial to Record. 5. The fish icon will appear if you are in SEA mode. A fish/flash icon appears when in Flash mode. 6. Open the housing. Use the tab under the latch. Keep lid pushed down to release the latch. 7. IMPORTANT: Clean O-ring with brush. Carefully inspect O-ring for cuts or damage. 8. Insert Moisture Muncher drying agent to prevent fogging.

7 DC250 Camera Taking underwater pictures, cont. 9. Insert camera. Do this in a dry, air-conditioned room or housing may fog. 10. Close the housing tightly. 11. Close the latch. Make sure 12. Attach accessories to housing is sealed. housing - External Flash, and optional lenses. 13. Test camera operations before diving. 14. Keep power turned off to save battery power. 17. Rinse housing in fresh water immediately after use. 16. Dry off housing with towel before opening.

8 ReefMaster DIGITAL Quick Guide Download Pictures to PC 1. Install camera driver for Windows 98 users. Install MGI PhotoSuite if you need it. 2. Connect USB cable to camera. 3. Connect USB cable to computer. 4. Turn camera power ON. 4. Open My Computer and double click Removable Disk ( ): 5. Open image, view. 6. Print, Save or your images.

9 DC250 Camera Viewing Pictures on TV 1. Recommend buying AC/DC power (item # SL13132). 2. Connect video cable to camera and TV (video-in). 3. Set to Review mode. 4. Push up or down to scroll through pictures. IMPORTANT! 5. Push menu button and select Slide Show. q 6. View pictures or video. 1. Read warnings and warranty in CD instruction manual before using this digital camera. 2. Find important updates on our website 3. Trouble shooting guide is located in instruction manual. 4. Always follow safe diving practices

10 ReefMaster DIGITAL Quick Guide Tips for Great Pictures: 1. Backscatter caused by poor visibility. Use External Flash. Don t stir up the sand. It really is fun to take pictures Instantly review 2. Too close. Keep 2 feet (60 cm) distance or use Macro lenses. 3. Too far. Stay within 6 feet of the subject for bright, colorful pictures. 4. Overflash - Too close with External Flash. Use diffuser (optional) or direct flash away from subject.

11 DC250 Camera instantly delete keep only the best! Here are some tips: 5. Avoid low contrast. Don't shoot down on subject. Look for contrasting background. 6. Don t chase the fish. Stay still. Control your buoyancy. Hold camera steady. 7. Fogged lens. Use Moisture Muncher desiccant and apply anti-fog solution to port lens. 8. Nice picture - Bravo! this one to your friends.

12 Accessories available for the DC250: External Flash (SL960) for more colorful pictures. Macro Set with 8x and 16x lenses. (SL959) for close-up pictures. Wide angle lens increases field of view by 50% (SL970). Rechargeable AA batteries SL191-4 pack; SL190-4 pack with charger and International plug adapters. Moisture Muncher desiccant to prevent fogging (SL911). Flash diffuser (SL968) prevents over exposing close-up pictures within 2-1/2' of shooting distance. Sunshade (SL194) for LCD monitor. Hard and soft carry cases. 4 sizes available. PIONEER RESEARCH: 97 Foster Road Suite 5 Moorestown, NJ USA